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This Autumn, the relics of St Bernadette will journey on pilgrimage to Ireland for the very first time, visiting every diocese in the country. This very special, once-in-lifetime event will provide an opportunity for people of all ages and backgrounds to experience the special gifts and charisms of Lourdes in their diocese. The relics of...

Statement of Bishop Kevin Doran following the publication of the Report of the Scoping Inquiry into Historical Sexual Abuse in Day and Boarding Schools Run by Religious Orders I have been reading through the Report of the Scoping Inquiry into Historical Sexual Abuse in Day and Boarding Schools Run by Religious Orders. It is not...

The annual diocesan pilgrimage to Knock takes place on Sunday 18th August 2024 with Anointing of the Sick at 2.30pm and Mass, celebrated by Bishop Kevin, at 3.00pm in the Basilica.  Our pilgrimage takes place during the Novena, details of which are available here.

Bishop Kevin has made the following appointments: Vocations: (Effective April 1st) A new Vocations Team has been appointed, comprising: Fr. Pat Lombard, Fr. Chris Garrett, Fr Raul Cino. Athlone / Athleague / Cathedral:  Fr. Innocent Sunu (CC Athlone) will be Curate at St. Mary’s Cathedral Parish, Sligo, effective 1st August 2024. Fr. Christopher Edebianga (PP...

Message for the Day for Life – June 16 2024  “The Lord is my Shepherd – Compassion and Hope at the End of Life” There has been much discussion in the media recently about “assisted suicide”, whereby people who feel they are overburdened by suffering will be facilitated in bringing their lives to a premature...

The Pray for Life Novena (prayforlife.ie) is an invitation to people across Ireland, and indeed across the world, to pray for the protection of human life.  The novena, an initiative of the Council for Life of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference, begins on 23rd May 2024 and ends on 31st May, the wonderful feast of...

The Elphin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from 30th August, 2024 to the 4th September, 2024 inclusive, under the leadership of Bishop Kevin Doran. Pilgrimage Highlights includes Mass at the Grotto, Torchlight and Blessed Sacrament Processions, Anointing of the Sick, Water Ceremony.  Flights ex Knock Airport. The Pilgrimage includes the Assisted Pilgrim Section. ...

Official Diocesan Youth Pilgrimage to Medjugorje 31st July – 7th August 2024 Led by Bishop Kevin Doran THIS PILGRIMAGE IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. TO JOIN WAITING LIST PLEASE EMAIL youth@elphindiocese.ie Open to adults between the ages of 18 and 35 in the Diocese of Elphin REGISTRATION FORM – CLICK HERE The following must be submitted...

At the beginning of Holy Week, the Apostolic Nuncio confirmed to me that Bishop Paul Dempsey would be moving to a new assignment and that I would be appointed Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Achonry.  While providing for the pastoral care of the Diocese of Achonry, this also represents an invitation from Pope Francis...